Dear Service Provider,
Access & Inclusion Model (AIM) Level 7, Plus and Non-term applications open on the Early Years Hive from 9am today. A new AIM Plus and Non-term application must be submitted for the 2025/2026 programme call.
AIM Level 4, Level 5 and Level 7 standard initial and Review & Confirm opened on 6 May 2025. Services are reminded to submit any relevant AIM application at least three months prior to a child’s planned start date in ECCE.
Guidance
See the AIM Hive Guides to support with the submission of your AIM applications and completion of the AIM Review & Confirm process. Additionally, see the ‘How- to’ videos available on the Early Years Hive for AIM Plus and Non-term here.
An AIM Programme Readiness checklist is now available on the Early Years Hive here.
Training
Training sessions on AIM Level 4 and AIM Level 7 were held on 7 May 2025. Click the link below to access the recorded AIM Programme Readiness Webinar.
Support
Should you have any queries in relation to the AIM programme, please contact the Early Years Provider Centre (EYPC) by raising a Request using the following categories:
- Programme: (select the AIM level)
- Request type: Application
- Request type detail: How To